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Why Do We Call Them The "Dog Days" Of Summer?

December 2, 2016

Written byCuriosity Staff

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Ah, the dog days of summer—the most scorching, stifling time of year. Contrary to popular belief, calling them "dog days" has nothing to do with actual dogs. Instead, it goes back to one star in the sky. Hear the term's origin in the video below.